Puja Das
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Puja Das
Puja Das, a New Delhi-based journalist, focuses on India's climate and environmental policies, as well as the renewable energy sector, and examines the economic implications of these areas. With expertise in climate diplomacy and climate finance reporting, she strives to contribute to an informed society that can effectively respond to pressing environmental challenges.
Puja Das, a New Delhi-based journalist, focuses on India's climate and environmental policies, as well as the renewable energy sector, and examines the economic implications of these areas. With expertise in climate diplomacy and climate finance reporting, she strives to contribute to an informed society that can effectively respond to pressing environmental challenges.
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Centre plans to auction 30 underground coal mines in the next round
This comes as the coal ministry aims to increase underground coal mining to 100 million tonnes (mt) annually by 2030 against the current production of 34.3 mt
 "Centre plans to auction 30 underground coal mines in the next round")
Delhi's fuel ban on 15-yr-old vehicles: Experts back EVs, public transport
In addition to restricting fuel supply, all high-rise buildings, hotels, and commercial complexes in Delhi will be required to install anti-smog guns to help reduce air pollution levels
 "Delhi's fuel ban on 15-yr-old vehicles: Experts back EVs, public transport")
Over two years on, Kuno's cheetahs still play a losing Hunger Game
Vanishing prey and fierce competition from leopards keep cheetahs on edge
 "Over two years on, Kuno's cheetahs still play a losing Hunger Game")
India advocates tech transfer between Global South and North: Yadav
India, as a voice of Global South, believes that to fight climate change, developing countries need financial assistance, said Union minister for environment, forest and climate change Bhupendra Yadav
 "India advocates tech transfer between Global South and North: Yadav")
India to sign MoU with Israel and Saudi Arabia for critical minerals
Minister Reddy announced the deployment of 20 nodal officers in international locations that have the potential for critical minerals
 "India to sign MoU with Israel and Saudi Arabia for critical minerals")
Green plan: IPCC gathers to draft outlines of seventh assessment report
IPCC Chair Jim Skea said it was a "pivotal session" for the delivery of the next report on global climate science
 "Green plan: IPCC gathers to draft outlines of seventh assessment report")
Honeywell to decarbonise shipping and aviation businesses in India
Company exploring ways to increase production of sustainable jet fuel
 "Honeywell to decarbonise shipping and aviation businesses in India")
Honeywell, AM Green sign MoU to advance carbon capture, SAF in India
The feasibility study is expected to conclude by mid-2025, marking a critical step towards achieving large-scale decarbonisation
World looks to India as global adaptation leader: UNFCCC's Simon Stiell
Says adaptation will be the focus area for all nations, urges India to accelerate its clean energy efforts, lauded LiFE mission and says India could be an example for the world on climate action
 "World looks to India as global adaptation leader: UNFCCC's Simon Stiell")
Tanzania in discussions with India to adopt LPG subsidy mechanism
Country invites Indian investors to invest in solar projects
 "Tanzania in discussions with India to adopt LPG subsidy mechanism")
Extreme weather events claim 80K lives, cause $180 bn loss in India
Over the long term, the ranking shows that extreme weather events particularly affect Global South countries
 "Extreme weather events claim 80K lives, cause $180 bn loss in India")
India flags failure to meet financial pledges for climate adaptation
India expresses concern over failure of developed countries to meet financial commitments for Just Transition, climate adaptation
 "India flags failure to meet financial pledges for climate adaptation")
India likely to miss Feb 10 deadline for NDC submission under Paris pact
These climate plans detail actions that countries intend to undertake every 5 years
 "India likely to miss Feb 10 deadline for NDC submission under Paris pact")
Sufficient stock to meet summer demand: Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy
210 mt of coal likely from commercial mines in FY26
 "Sufficient stock to meet summer demand: Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy")
Electric vehicle sales surge in January on renewed subsidy push: Fada
Second Half of 2024 saw higher EV sales, peaking in Oct at 219,482 units
 "Electric vehicle sales surge in January on renewed subsidy push: Fada")
Centre charting 5-year road map to boost ethanol blending in petrol
Panel to submit report on taking blending beyond 20%
 "Centre charting 5-year road map to boost ethanol blending in petrol")
